Your one-stop shop for specialty knives, expert sharpening, repairs, and hands-on sharpening classes.

Where great cooking finds its edge.

A dull knife slows you down and compromises safety in the kitchen. Our professional sharpening — done by hand, on Japanese whetstones — restores your blades to their original precision, making every cut smoother, safer, and more satisfying

Specialty knives for sale

We specialize in a premium collection of European and Japanese knives, featuring top-tier brands including Zwilling, Henckels, Wüsthof, Shun, MAC, Bob Kramer, Chicago Cutlery, Tojiro, Sabatier, Cutco, Miyabi, Global, Made In, Sternsteiger, and Victorinox — just to name a few. Each knife is hand-selected for craftsmanship, performance, and durability. Our team is here to help you choose the perfect knife for your professional or home collection, and we always encourage you to test your knife in person before purchasing to ensure the right fit and feel.

Services

Hand sharpening

Every blade sharpened by hand, on Japanese whetstones.

Repair & restoration

Domestic and foreign blades brought back to life.

Sharpening classes

Hands-on, so you can maintain your own edge between visits.

let us help you

Repair, restoration, and honest advice — we'd rather fix the tool you love than just sell you a new one.

Location & Hours

C.M. Neff Knife Shop
1613 East Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Open 7 days, 11am– 6pm

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